Toto Wolff has promised George Russell contract talks and says he's no longer chasing Max Verstappen, but Mercedes would be foolish not to consider the Dutchman should he become available

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff claimed Max Verstappen is “not on any radar” as George Russell enters a contract

Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff has denied rumors on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix weekend that he’s still seeking to sign reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen for 2026.

Toto Wolff has ruled out making a move for Max Verstappen this season, stating that the Dutchman is 'not on any radar' for Mercedes. Instead, the Austrian plans to 'concentrate on his own line-up' for the 2025 campaign after bringing in teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli to replace the Ferrari -bound Lewis Hamilton last term.

Max Verstappen was targeted by Toto Wolff last year in the months after Lewis Hamilton announced he was quitting Mercedes for Ferrari, before settling for teenager Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says a pitch to sign Max Verstappen for 2026 is "not on any radar". George Russell's Mercedes contract runs out at the end of this season and Wo

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff ruled out renewing interest in a move for reigning four-time World Champion Max Verstappen. And in-line with his commitment to George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as the future for Mercedes in F1,

Mercedes CEO and team principal Wolff also reveals Max Verstappen is not on the Brackley squad's radar - for now

Saying he does not ‘flirt outside if I am in a good relationship’, Wolff says he will focus on his drivers George Russell, Kimi Antonelli.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said thoughts of pursuing four-time world champion Max Verstappen is no longer on his radar and that talks to extend George Russell's contract will take place most likely in the summer.